Michigan State hockey is going to be well-represented on a big stage coming up.

The IIHF Men's World Championships are coming up in Zurich, Switzerland. On Thursday, USA Hockey announced its preliminary roster for the event. Right there is MSU alum Isaac Howard (now a member of the Edmonton Oilers organization) and current Spartan Ryker Lee .

Introducing the preliminary roster for the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team! 🇺🇸 #MensWorlds roster details: https://t.co/A4ssxWDEM1 pic.twitter.com/dOqsTKgF2I

— USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 7, 2026

Lee is actually the youngest player on the entire 25-man roster at just 19 years old and is one of just three active NCAA players to be included this year. Howard is 22 and played in last year's World Championships that ended with the United States winning its first goal in 92 years.

It officially begins for the U.S.…